When we arrived the staff were very friendly even called our room to make sure our room was okay which has never happened to me before. Good restaurant recommendation would be Saona. Great food for a great price!

Pocket Guide: Valencia

Visiting Valencia

Couples looking to get away will find a romantic atmosphere in Valencia, though all visitors are sure to appreciate the restaurants, shopping, and beaches. Welcoming and culturally rich, this city also attracts visitors with its museums and monuments. Top attractions include City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanografic Aquarium.

There are 187 Valencia hotels

March is the most expensive month to travel here, while January tends to be the cheapest

Closest major airport is in Valencia (VLC), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing around Valencia

Known for its museums, while City of Arts and Sciences, Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences, and Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts are some local cultural sights

Popular family attractions include Oceanografic Aquarium, Bioparc Valencia Zoo, and Royal Gardens

Its historic sites and monuments are notable and landmarks to visit include Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Silk Exchange, and Serranos Towers

The natural beauty of the beach is picturesque, and places to visit include Pinedo Beach, Valencia Botanical Gardens, and El Perellonet Beach

Shopping is a highlight of the area, so enjoy some retail therapy at Central Market, Aqua Shopping Center, and Ruzafa Market

Everyone—not just sports fans—will find lots of reasons to cheer at a game or event at Valencia Street Circuit, Plaza de Toros de Valencia, or Mestalla Stadium

Getting around Valencia

With so many transportation options, seeing Valencia is a breeze. Walk to a nearby metro station like Maritim-Serreria Station, Ayora Station, or Amistat Station. If you're looking to journey outside of the area, take a train from Valencia Fuente San Luis Station, Valencia Cabanyal Station, or Valencia Joaquin Sorolla Station.

Staying in Valencia

In Valencia, you'll find 187 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from, making it easy to plan your perfect holiday retreat at an affordable price:

78 hotels, ranging from GBP 28/night to GBP 195/night

59 apartments, ranging from GBP 29/night to GBP 140/night

5 B&Bs, ranging from GBP 39/night to GBP 77/night

15 hostals, ranging from GBP 35/night to GBP 73/night

9 hostels, ranging from GBP 11/night to GBP 41/night

12 pensions, ranging from GBP 21/night to GBP 66/night

6 residences, ranging from GBP 49/night to GBP 74/night

For family trips or any other travel plans, you might consider these top-rated, larger hotels:

Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort, averaging GBP 243.83/night

The Westin Valencia, averaging GBP 178.19/night

Looking for a romantic getaway, a cosy spot, or a boutique stay? You might like these highly rated smaller hotels or specialty properties:

Caro Hotel, averaging GBP 214.27/night

Ad Hoc Monumental Hotel, averaging GBP 85.26/night

Caro Hotel, a 5-star favourite with Expedia travellers, has a 4.8 out of 5 user rating. Also highly rated by guests are Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort and Ad Hoc Monumental Hotel.

Dressing for Valencia

Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 22°C during the day and 5°C at night

From April to June, the average during the day is 30°C, while the average at night is 9°C

July through September has daytime averages of 32°C with nighttime averages of 16°C

In October–December, you can expect daytime averages of 28°C and nighttime averages of 5°C

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